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The Commission received an email on February 20, 2013 regarding military extra credit for Thomas Daley, an applicant on the Entry-Level Patrol Officer Eligible List. Mr. Daley is currently in active duty status and is stationed in Newburg,NY. Chairman Barrett read Rule V, Extra Credit for Military Service, Education, and Local Residency, Section 1a, Military Service Credit as Delineated Below, "Military service credit shall be awarded to any eligible entry-level candidate who has completed full-time duty in the active military service of the United States, including a member of a Reserve Component serving on active duty or full-time training, who has been honorably discharged or transferred to a reserve unit, subject to satisfactory evidence and documentation (DD- 214 or equivalent). Credit shall not be awarded for full-time National Guard duty." The Commission reviewed the application packet. Upon review, Mr. Daley, as of December 13, 2012, has had 6 years and 8 months active duty and will not complete his term until April 5, 2014. The Commission would be deviating from the rule if the extra credit is granted. Chairman Barrett motioned, seconded by Commissioner Hayes, shall the Commission adopt the appeal of Sgt. Thomas Daley by giving him extra credit points for military service. Roll Call: Mr. Barrett, no; Mr. Hayes, no; Mr. Ubaldi,yes. Motion did not pass. Dominique Whitney, an applicant on the Entry-Level Patrol Officer Eligible List, submitted a letter to the Commission on February 19, 2013 regarding extra credit for OPOTA Certification and education credit. Chairman Barrett reviewed Mr. Whitney's application packet and no degree was listed on the LCCC transcripts; however, his degree was included with his February 19, 2013 letter. When confirming his OPOTA certification, the information provided on the application was illegible,therefore, he did not receive extra credit for the OPOTA Certification. After further review, Mr. Whitney does have a valid OPOTA Certification, Chairman Barrett motioned, seconded by Commissioner Hayes, should the Commission award the appeal concerning Mr. Whitney's OPOTA Certification and grant him the appropriate points. Motion passed unanimously. Chairman Barrett motioned, seconded by Commissioner Ubaldi, should the Commission uphold the appeal concerning Mr. Whitney's education credit as to the original documents submitted. Roll Call: Mr. Barrett, no; Mr. Hayes, no; Mr. Ubaldi, no. _Motion did_.not.pass, .. Mr. Whitney's original rank number is 85 and his new rank number will be 69. A letter will be forwarded to him indicating his new ranking. Request for Removal of Candidate on the Entry-Level Patrol Officer Eligible List The Commission received a request from the Police Chief to remove David Schuerger's name from the Entry-Level Patrol Officer Eligible List. The candidate may voluntarily remove his name from the list or a hearing letter can be sent to the candidate to give him an opportunity to be heard at the next meeting. The Commission will docket the matter for hearing at the next meeting and a formal hearing letter will be sent. A general discussion followed regarding docketing the matter for hearing, voluntary and involuntary withdraw from the process. Commissioner Hayes suggested to speed up the hearing process, if the Commission receives a request from the appointing authority to remove a name from